A late 19th century view of Cahir Castle, in County Tipperary, one of the largest castles in Ireland. Sited on an island in the river Suir, as it flows through Cahir town centre, it was built from 1142 by Conchobar Ua Briain, King of Thomond. The core structure of the castle dates to construction in the 13th century by the O'Brien family. Granted to the powerful Butler family in late 14th century, the castle was enlarged and remodelled between the 15th and 17th centuries. It fell into ruin in the late 18th century and was partially restored in the 1840s when the Great Hall was partly rebuilt.

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Size: 4710px × 3678px
Location: Cahir Castle, in County Tipperar, Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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